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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,428.22, 21,290.91 and 8,354.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,428.22, 21,290.91 and 8,354.70 is: 11,529.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,428.22 : 21,290.91 = 8,354.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,428.22/21,290.91 = 8,354.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,428.22x = 21,290.91 × 8,354.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,428.22x = 177,879,165.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,879,165.78/15,428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,529.47

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